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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.68, 439.64 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.68, 439.64 and 192.70 is: 265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.68 : 439.64 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.68/439.64 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.68x = 439.64 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.68x = 84,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,718.63/318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.84

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